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Diagnosis information
Core diagnostic criteria, specifiers, differential considerations, and documentation support in one open, scan-friendly view.
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Core criterion A
Recurrent unexpected panic attacks (abrupt surge reaching peak within minutes; ≥4 of 13 symptoms)
Core criterion B
≥1 attack followed by ≥1 month of persistent concern/worry about further attacks or their consequences; or significant maladaptive behaviour change
Core criterion C
Not attributable to substances or another medical condition
Core criterion D
Not better explained by another mental disorder
Consistent with [Panic Disorder] [specifier(s)]. There have been recurrent, unexpected panic attacks characterised by abrupt surges of intense fear or discomfort, with palpitations; sweating; trembling; shortness of breath; choking sensation; chest pain; nausea; dizziness; chills or heat sensations; paraesthesias; derealisation or depersonalisation; fear of losing control; fear of dying, forming a pattern consistent with unexpected panic attacks. The presentation is further characterised by persistent worry for at least one month about additional attacks or their consequences, and maladaptive behavioural changes such as avoidance or safety-seeking behaviours. These symptoms have resulted in clinically significant distress or impairment, and are not better explained by the physiological effects of a substance, another medical condition, or a primary psychiatric disorder such as social anxiety disorder, specific phobia, PTSD, or OCD.
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